Older Parthenon, Athens

#156 among attractions in Athens

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The Older Parthenon or Pre‐Parthenon, as it is frequently referred to, constitutes the first endeavour to build a sanctuary for Athena Parthenos on the site of the present Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens. It was begun shortly after the battle of Marathon upon a massive limestone foundation that extended and leveled the southern part of the Acropolis summit. This building replaced a hekatompedon and would have stood beside the archaic temple dedicated to Athena Polias. ()

Local name: Προπαρθενών Architectural style: Doric orderCoordinates: 37°58'17"N, 23°43'36"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Ακρόπολης)Athens Greece

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Older Parthenon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

~120 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Older Parthenon?

Nearby attractions include Lemnian Athena, Athens (1 min walk), Parthenon, Athens (1 min walk), Hekatompedon temple, Athens (1 min walk), Athena Parthenos, Athens (1 min walk).

How to get to Older Parthenon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Older Parthenon:

Metro

Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (6 min walk)
Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (9 min walk)

Trolleybus

Αγιοσ Ιωαννησ • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (9 min walk)
Άγιος Ιωάννης • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (9 min walk)

Bus

Μακρυγιαννη • Lines: 040, 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, Α2 (9 min walk)
Μητροπολη • Lines: 025 (9 min walk)

Tram

Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (11 min walk)
Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (12 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (29 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (31 min walk)